ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Powerful Hurricane Irma Slams Into Florida

New Research Allows Early Detection of Megastorms

TECH & INNOVATION 08.18.2020 03:56 AM

A new scientific study could help detect megastorms—very large and complex storm systems that remain unpredictable—and help communities around the world better protect themselves.

North American Forest Contribution to Global Seasonal Carbon Flux Increases, Study

Forest Contribution to Seasonal Carbon Flux Depends on Location, Study Says

08.18.2020 01:29 AM

The trees are the Earth's biggest allies in countering the carbon emissions that humans pump unto the Earth's atmosphere as the burning of fossil fuels continues. It could cause a big problem if forests, such as the Siberian forest, would absorb lesser carbon as it means climate will continue to worsen.

Preserved Ice Age Puppy Apparently Ate a Woolly Rhino Before It Died

08.17.2020 22:55 PM

The discovery of 14,000-year-old puppy became extra special when its stomach contents had the remains of a wolly rhino. Scientists still don't know how both creatures died.

Silk and Polymer Compounds Lead to New Biomedical Implants

08.17.2020 09:43 AM

Silk, despite its fine fibers, is known as fairly durable material. Combining the natural substance with synthetic components, new composite material can be used for biomedical implants.

Sephora Partners With Several Companies for Transparency & Clean Labels

08.17.2020 09:27 AM

Sephora sets a new industry standard with its recent chemical policy for transparency and clean labels through strong partnerships. Ulta Beauty follows their footsteps by announcing a new sustainability program as well.

Beyond the Ice - Hallett Cove Virtual Tour

Explore Hallett Cove in Australia, Thanks to Virtual Reality

08.17.2020 07:29 AM

As a part of National Science Week, Australia now lets people experience the Hallett Cove Conservation Park during the Ice Age - thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology.

Bunkering Activity in Algoa Bay Are a Major Threat to African Penguin Populations

08.17.2020 07:17 AM

Bunker activity such as cargo ships refueling remain a major threat to the remaining African penguin population in South Africa. Disturbances such as minor oil spills may be the end of the penguin population which all other species are dependent on.

Magnificent Red Jellyfish Sprite Photographed During A Storm in Mount Locke

08.17.2020 02:26 AM

Stephen Hummel, a dark-skies specialist at the McDonald Observatory, photographed the magnificent red jellyfish sprite in the sky during a storm in Mount Locke. Thir rare phenomenon happens one-tenth of a second, so taking a photo of it could be tricky.

Melting Permafrost Could Mean the Return of Ancient Diseases

Melting Permafrost Could Mean Return of Ancient Diseases

08.17.2020 01:33 AM

Climate change causing the Arctic permafrost to melt could mean the resurgence of ancient diseases that were formerly frozen. Warmer global temperatures are also allowing disease-carrying mosquitoes to travel north from tropical countries.

Several 'Firenados' Blaze Through California

08.16.2020 22:50 PM

Fire tornadoes, similar to the 2018 Carr Fire, blazed through California this weekend. A red flag warning had been issued in several counties as thousands have already been evacuated while authorites are still containing around five 'firenadoes.'

The Final Cadgwith Fishing Competition Of The 2013 Season

A Huge 40lb Mackerel Kills a Fisherman by Hitting Him in the Chest

08.16.2020 00:39 AM

A fisherman in Australia was killed in a "freak accident" after a huge 40lb mackerel jumped aboard and slapped him in the chest, killing him.

Tropical Storm Isaias Left Behind Sea Lice in the East Coast

08.15.2020 07:30 AM

Tropical Storm Isaias and climate change welcomed populations of sea lice. Global warming is also drastically affecting jellyfish and algae populations.

The Moon and Stars Are a Compass for Nocturnal Animals – but Light Pollution Is Leading Them Astray

08.14.2020 10:34 AM

Many nocturnal animal species use light from the moon and stars to migrate at night in search of food, shelter, or mates. But in our recent study, we uncovered how artificial light is disrupting these nightly migrations.

Rare, Cracked Eye of 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Reveals Mysteries of the Ancient World

08.14.2020 07:30 AM

A 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite had modern eyes similar to today's bees and dragonflies which adds to the information of how the eyes and vision of anthropods evolved over time.